The Real Madrid star is currently fighting (quite literally, too) his way back to full fitness following ankle surgery in December. Bale picked up the severe injury in a Champions League game in November.

But things are looking up for the Welshman, who is now comfortably bouncing up and down on his feet.

He's even got to the stage where he's boxing, as seen courtesy of Dugout.

*Ding Ding* (Image: Dugout)

The moment Gareth Bale won via KO (Image: Dugout)

But his trainer may regret this particular choice of workout.

After only 17 seconds Bale catches his sparring partner square on the nose and sends him sprawling.

A sorry looking trainer hides his pain (Image: Dugout)

Bale parades his victory (Image: Dugout)

The trainer holds his face and crumbles to the floor like any decent Hollywood actor.

Bale, meanwhile, couldn't give two thoughts about the man he just punched and instead celebrates his victory directly in front of the camera.